The Blessed Month Of Sha’aban By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Monday, 03/02/2025 (Sha’aban 04, 1446 AH) In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise be to Allah, who is in control of everything. He preferred one month to another, and designated some of them with greater reward and blessings. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner, the Provider of blessings, and the bestower of mercy. I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger, the Prophet of mercy and ease,…

UBEC, ONSA collaborate on school safety, access to Basic Education

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and security in Nigeria.   A statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh, said the engagement focused on strategies to address challenges such as the safety of schools, particularly in vulnerable regions, and the promotion of equitable education for all children   According to the…

FHA suspends all ongoing construction on Estates in Abuja

The Federal Housing Authority FHA, has suspended all ongoing construction and development in it’s Estates in Lugbe , Karo and Kubwa in Abuja Federal Capital Territory FCT.Lagos.   A special public announcement released and signed by the management on Sunday directed that all forms of construction works within the FHA estates located in these areas be put to a halt forthwith.   Therefore, all developers are expected to report to the FHA, Head office , No 26 Julius Nyerere Crescent, Asokoro , on Monday, 3rd February, 2025 with relevant documents.…

Nigerian Customs warns public against fraudsters impersonating National PRO

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alerted the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating its National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, on Facebook and other platforms.   In a statement issued by the Service, the NCS emphasized that the official and verified Facebook page of the National PRO is marked with a blue verification badge. The Service noted that fraudulent individuals have created fake accounts, using the PRO’s identity to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.   Additionally, the NCS disclosed that a…

“Ganusi” and the fire this time By Festus Adedayo

All over the world, musicians are reputed to have patented argots, slang and jargon that signposted global conversations. In the tiny Island of Jamaica, the unkempt, locked-hair, weed-smoking, reggae music singer, Peter Tosh pioneered the word ‘Rasta’ as prefix for devotees of a new religion that began to reign in the West Indies. That religion believed that His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, formerly Abyssinia, and the last Emperor of the Empire, was “King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and…

Amaechi, El-Rufai and Tinubu’s kernel By Festus Adedayo

Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the greatest writers of the late 20th century, into a bisexual pedophile. Son of Anglo-Irish intellectuals, Wilde was a writer with lacerating wit. He equally dressed flamboyantly and garnished his writings in flamboyant imagery. He was however bisexual, a precursor to the creed Trump detests today. Wilde’s ordeal began when he issued a civil writ against 9th Marques of Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, for criminal libel. John…

Tchiani: Rabble-rouser or God sent?, by Hassan Gimba

There have been pressures on me from pro- and anti-Abdourahamane Tchiani elements to weigh in with my two-pence opinion, whatever that will avail. I deliberately said pro- or anti- because it was all about him. It is either you agree with his assertions or not.   Now, in a matter as pressing as this, there is always the fear that you will either be a little to the left or a little to the right. This is because there is a tendency for you to go straight to support it…

FCT Police rescues unconscious Woman found tied up in Hotel Room

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, who was found unconscious and tied to a chair in a hotel room.   According to reports, Promise had checked into the hotel on January 30, 2025, at around 7:00 AM, with a man she met online, identified as Emmanuel Okoro from Lagos State. However, she was later discovered in a distressed state, with her mouth covered in plaster.   Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared details of the incident on social media, warned women…

Faith Overcomes The World: An Inspiring Sermon by Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu

Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   In the spirit of ‘Loyalty Month’ and the tradition of ‘Exchange of Pulpit’ observed throughout the Foursquare Gospel Church, February has become a time for renewal, unity, and dynamic preaching across districts and zones.   This year, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, the congregation at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, Abuja experienced an electrifying sermon delivered by the esteemed Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu. His message, “Communicating The Faith That Transforms The Nation,” echoed powerfully, offering profound insight and encouragement.   In an era rife with challenges…